THE DAYSTAR
BY: GABRELLA THE FAIR
Chapter 14
SWEET SINGING
"What was she like, how would you explain her?" With a faraway smile, he looked up to the sky and answered, "She was the Daystar, lighting up the day during our darkest hour, warming the earth with her love." "She is as clear as the moon, as fair as the sun, and as glorious as an army under one banner"
To most she was a loving friend, her fairness lighting up the world, no matter what the weather. To some a companion, and one a lover and dream. Yet, many feared her dignity in her footsteps, power in her stride, and authority in her eyes. This is her story.
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"We must reach Lothlórien no later than nightfall."
"Aragorn, wait, Frodo and Sam are behind." Legolas stopped and walked toward them.
Raquel, as did the rest of the Company, stopped, and turned to see Frodo and Sam some paces behind. Frodo was leaning heavily upon Sam.
"Frodo, I am so sorry!" Aragorn ran to them, calling to Boromir.
"Boromir, help me carry them till we reach the wood, there Raquel can look at the wounds." He looked at her and she nodded.
They traveled not much longer, reaching a spot where they stopped to rest. Pippin, Merry and Gimli started a fire while Aragorn drew water from a stream nearby.
"Come here Sam, let me look at the wound." He walked to Raquel stiffly, and let her look at his wound. He closed his eyes, expecting her to hurt him, though, much to his surprise, she moved her hands gently along the wound, inspecting it.
"Well, good job Sam, it is not as bad as many first orc wounds, bathe it in the athelas water Gimli is heating, when it is done of course."
"Thank you Raquel." he looked at her and she smiled.
"Your welcome, Samwise." she turned to Frodo, "Come here Frodo let me look at the wound."
"No I'm fine, really, thanks anyway, Raquel." he looked, but looked away, wincing at the pain in his side.
She got up and walked to him, bending down so they were eye-level.
"Please let me see, it would make me feel much better knowing that you were fine, I promise I will try my best to make sure it does not hurt." he hesitated, but started to unbutton his shirt. Raquel laughed.
"So it is a mithril coat that has saved the life of our Ringbearer." she said softly, smiling and chuckling as she touched the cold silver.
Everyone started to talk and ask Frodo questions of the coat.
"Be gone, all of you! I must look at his wound." she waved them away and gently stripped away the coat.
"Wear this always, when you are awake or sleeping, for it will be a burden taken off my heart to know you are safe." he glanced down at her, but looked away. She tenderly, just like she did with Sam, inspected the wound.
"Well it is a bruise and some broken flesh, but all that can be mended. Go and do the same as Sam, it will relieve some of the pain." She nodded at him and got up, turning to tend her own needs.
"Thank you Raquel." Frodo said lightly.
"Anytime Frodo, anytime." she said, winking at him before turning.
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They reached the wood at dusk, and Raquel's heart was gladdened.
"Finally, we have reached Lorien, fair and wonderful it is." she sighed contentedly, closing her.
"Is there no other way?" Boromir asked.
Aragorn went on to explain to him, but they started to argue, though Raquel hardly noticed. She looked at the wood and smiled.
"Long has it been, though to me, it seems as though minutes has gone by since we last met." she whispered, with Legolas looking at her strangely.
Boromir ended up going into the wood, though sullenly he followed.
They had scarcely walked a mile into the wood when a little stream came into view.
"Nimrodel!" Raquel said, running to its edge and dipping a hand in gingerly. Legolas turned to the Company, "Come, follow me, bathe your feet, for I hear that the Nimrodel heals weariness." Raquel nodded and walked in, letting the coolness wash over her feet. Again she sighed and seemed to forget the journey for a second.
"What has gotten into her?" Boromir whispered to Aragorn, arching a brow, but Aragorn only smiled.
When they all crossed, they stopped to eat a little something.
"Where is Raquel?" Pippin asked after awhile. Everyone looked around, for none other than Aragorn had seen.
"She went to find some fresh athelas." Aragorn answered.
They sat and listened to Legolas share tales of the wood.
"Can you hear the voice of Nimrodel?" he asked, "Let me sing you the song of the river and maiden." And he began, his voice rising hardly above a whisper, his voice was soft and melodious, but he faltered after awhile.
"I cannot sing anymore for this is a part I have much forgotten." he looked away, toward the wood.
They soon heard a soft voice, whispering and lovely, Legolas' had obviously covered it up, but it was now rising, soon heard by the whole Company. They all looked to Raquel, she sat and sang in a sweet voice, strong, yet comforting. Legolas joined in, and together they sang in perfect harmony, Legolas' memory obviously returning. When the song was done they sat silent for a moment, each either speechless or dazed.
"When did you return?" Boromir said, breaking the silence.
Raquel turned to him, "If you did not hear nor see me leave, then how do you know if I left at all?" she asked looking at him. He turned away from her gaze.
"Where are we to stay tonight?" Gimli asked, "For we cannot stay on the ground, we are being chased by orcs!"
"You are right, so we must do as the Galadrim and spend our night in the trees." Aragorn got up and started to direct people. Again, Pippin spoke.
"Where did Raquel go?" he asked, and again, everyone looked around. Aragorn shook his head, "I do not know." he stopped and looked around, but then returned his attention to them.
"She will be fine, do not worry Pippin."
"I cannot sleep in a tree!" Merry said.
"Then dig a hole in the ground." Legolas said, jumping and grabbing the branch above him.
"Daro!" a voice yelled. (Tran) "Halt!"
Legolas dropped from the branch and hit the ground. He pushed himself up against the trunk of the tree.
They were soon surrounded with arrows, each of them, even Legolas.
"Everyone stand still and do not speak." he whispered to them.
Raquel appeared then from one side of the camp.
"Raquel!" he whispered and she walked closer, they noticed she had different clothes on, a dress, though no arrows were pointed at her.
One Elf appeared and spoke, "The dwarf breathes so loudly we could have shot him in the dark." Raquel then approached him and went by his side, he turned to her, "Though we did not, for Lady Gilwen was here, and I would never shoot her." Aragorn then stepped up to him and spoke in Elvish.
"What, Raquel?" Legolas whispered, she looked at him sternly, her face showing only authority.
"Haldir of Lorien. We have come for help. We need your protection."
"Aragorn, these woods are perilous! We should go back!" Gimli said.
Looking at each of them, Raquel spoke, something in her voice and posture was different. "Frodo and Legolas, follow us, everyone else, stay here." she turned and made her way up a rope ladder, which had been dropped from the tree. She, Legolas, and the Elf went up quickly, though it took Frodo awhile to get up, Sam following behind. When he did, he landed on a talon, as the Elves call it, a floor with only one wall, on the tree. Raquel and the Elf were seated with Legolas and two other Elves.
"Welcome!" One of the Elves spoke slowly. Raquel stood up and walked to Frodo, "We rarely use any tongue but our own in the forest, so please them if they do not understand."
Frodo and Sam nodded. She walked to them and held a silver beam of light to their faces, but put it away quickly. She walked back to the others.
"This is Haldir," she said pointing to the one who had spoken in common before they climbed up the tree, "and these are his brothers Orophin and Rúmil, who speak very little Common, and you already know me, Raquel." She sat down with Haldir watching her with questioning eyes, but she only shook her head slightly.
"Yes, I am Haldir, and I ask, who are each of you?"
Legolas stood up and bowed to Haldir, "I am Legolas of Mirkwood, and this is Frodo and Sam of the Shire." He waved to each of them as he talked.
Haldir nodded and Raquel translated the Common into Elvish for the other two Elves. "How many are there altogether?" he asked, addressing the question to Raquel, "Nine, including myself and Legolas, Frodo and Sam, there are two other hobbits, and two men, one of which is called Aragorn whom is an Elf- friend,"
"Yes, he is known in this land," he looked at her strangely again, "but, you only speak of eight Lady."
"Yes, there is one other."
"And who is that?" Haldir stared intently at her. She glanced quickly at Legolas, but spoke. "A dwarf."
"A dwarf!" he sighed, "This will be hard."
"Elrond himself chose Gimli to come, we cannot leave him behind!" Frodo said.
"Haldir, he is right, we cannot just leave him here, he has to come." Raquel said, looking at him with pleading eyes.
They talked in soft voices, questioning both Legolas and Raquel in their own tongue.
"Fine, he can come, though he must be blindfolded as he walks through the forest." they nodded and he continued, "But now we will sleep, the four hobbits may stay with us, there is another talon on the next tree and there the men and dwarf shall stay. You, Legolas will stay with them and tell us if anything is wrong, do not forget to watch that dwarf!"
"Thank you, Haldir of Lorien, but what of Raquel?"
"Do not worry of me, Legolas, I will be fine."
He hesitated, but nodded went down the ladder to report this news to the rest of the Company, while Raquel waited up on the talon. The hobbits came up and put their things on the talon. They gladly ate the food that was offered, and accepted the cloaks and furs from the Elves.
"Are you staying with us tonight Raquel?" Pippin asked, looking up.
"Maybe, Pippin, all will tell in due time." she whispered, getting up and walking to the edge that overlooked the forest. Haldir came beside her and they talked quietly in Elvish.
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Night came, and with that the hobbits fell asleep one by one. Raquel went from talon to talon checking to make sure nobody needed anything. With that done and everyone asleep, Haldir left Raquel and went to another tree to keep watch. Before he left, he turned and spoke.
"Get some sleep, Gilwen, it is going to be a long day tomorrow."
She looked at him and smiled, "How can I sleep now that I am home?"
He rolled his eyes and shook his head turning, leaving the tree.
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hey every1! so, strange isnt it? What is up with Raquel? well figure you'll out when I update, which will be soon! next chapter- They start travelin to the heart of the forest. jus to let ya'll know, im gonna spend LOTS of time in Lothlorien, so be prepared for much more lorien and haldir and all that good stuff. so I have nothing else to really say, so I'll go, have a great day, cya!
*~*~*Gabi*~*~*
STRIDER
GIMLI
HALDIR You have entered the realm of the Lady of the Wood. You cannot go back. Come. She is waiting.
"What was she like, how would you explain her?" With a faraway smile, he looked up to the sky and answered, "She was the Daystar, lighting up the day during our darkest hour, warming the earth with her love." "She is as clear as the moon, as fair as the sun, and as glorious as an army under one banner"
To most she was a loving friend, her fairness lighting up the world, no matter what the weather. To some a companion, and one a lover and dream. Yet, many feared her dignity in her footsteps, power in her stride, and authority in her eyes. This is her story.
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"We must reach Lothlórien no later than nightfall."
"Aragorn, wait, Frodo and Sam are behind." Legolas stopped and walked toward them.
Raquel, as did the rest of the Company, stopped, and turned to see Frodo and Sam some paces behind. Frodo was leaning heavily upon Sam.
"Frodo, I am so sorry!" Aragorn ran to them, calling to Boromir.
"Boromir, help me carry them till we reach the wood, there Raquel can look at the wounds." He looked at her and she nodded.
They traveled not much longer, reaching a spot where they stopped to rest. Pippin, Merry and Gimli started a fire while Aragorn drew water from a stream nearby.
"Come here Sam, let me look at the wound." He walked to Raquel stiffly, and let her look at his wound. He closed his eyes, expecting her to hurt him, though, much to his surprise, she moved her hands gently along the wound, inspecting it.
"Well, good job Sam, it is not as bad as many first orc wounds, bathe it in the athelas water Gimli is heating, when it is done of course."
"Thank you Raquel." he looked at her and she smiled.
"Your welcome, Samwise." she turned to Frodo, "Come here Frodo let me look at the wound."
"No I'm fine, really, thanks anyway, Raquel." he looked, but looked away, wincing at the pain in his side.
She got up and walked to him, bending down so they were eye-level.
"Please let me see, it would make me feel much better knowing that you were fine, I promise I will try my best to make sure it does not hurt." he hesitated, but started to unbutton his shirt. Raquel laughed.
"So it is a mithril coat that has saved the life of our Ringbearer." she said softly, smiling and chuckling as she touched the cold silver.
Everyone started to talk and ask Frodo questions of the coat.
"Be gone, all of you! I must look at his wound." she waved them away and gently stripped away the coat.
"Wear this always, when you are awake or sleeping, for it will be a burden taken off my heart to know you are safe." he glanced down at her, but looked away. She tenderly, just like she did with Sam, inspected the wound.
"Well it is a bruise and some broken flesh, but all that can be mended. Go and do the same as Sam, it will relieve some of the pain." She nodded at him and got up, turning to tend her own needs.
"Thank you Raquel." Frodo said lightly.
"Anytime Frodo, anytime." she said, winking at him before turning.
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They reached the wood at dusk, and Raquel's heart was gladdened.
"Finally, we have reached Lorien, fair and wonderful it is." she sighed contentedly, closing her.
"Is there no other way?" Boromir asked.
Aragorn went on to explain to him, but they started to argue, though Raquel hardly noticed. She looked at the wood and smiled.
"Long has it been, though to me, it seems as though minutes has gone by since we last met." she whispered, with Legolas looking at her strangely.
Boromir ended up going into the wood, though sullenly he followed.
They had scarcely walked a mile into the wood when a little stream came into view.
"Nimrodel!" Raquel said, running to its edge and dipping a hand in gingerly. Legolas turned to the Company, "Come, follow me, bathe your feet, for I hear that the Nimrodel heals weariness." Raquel nodded and walked in, letting the coolness wash over her feet. Again she sighed and seemed to forget the journey for a second.
"What has gotten into her?" Boromir whispered to Aragorn, arching a brow, but Aragorn only smiled.
When they all crossed, they stopped to eat a little something.
"Where is Raquel?" Pippin asked after awhile. Everyone looked around, for none other than Aragorn had seen.
"She went to find some fresh athelas." Aragorn answered.
They sat and listened to Legolas share tales of the wood.
"Can you hear the voice of Nimrodel?" he asked, "Let me sing you the song of the river and maiden." And he began, his voice rising hardly above a whisper, his voice was soft and melodious, but he faltered after awhile.
"I cannot sing anymore for this is a part I have much forgotten." he looked away, toward the wood.
They soon heard a soft voice, whispering and lovely, Legolas' had obviously covered it up, but it was now rising, soon heard by the whole Company. They all looked to Raquel, she sat and sang in a sweet voice, strong, yet comforting. Legolas joined in, and together they sang in perfect harmony, Legolas' memory obviously returning. When the song was done they sat silent for a moment, each either speechless or dazed.
"When did you return?" Boromir said, breaking the silence.
Raquel turned to him, "If you did not hear nor see me leave, then how do you know if I left at all?" she asked looking at him. He turned away from her gaze.
"Where are we to stay tonight?" Gimli asked, "For we cannot stay on the ground, we are being chased by orcs!"
"You are right, so we must do as the Galadrim and spend our night in the trees." Aragorn got up and started to direct people. Again, Pippin spoke.
"Where did Raquel go?" he asked, and again, everyone looked around. Aragorn shook his head, "I do not know." he stopped and looked around, but then returned his attention to them.
"She will be fine, do not worry Pippin."
"I cannot sleep in a tree!" Merry said.
"Then dig a hole in the ground." Legolas said, jumping and grabbing the branch above him.
"Daro!" a voice yelled. (Tran) "Halt!"
Legolas dropped from the branch and hit the ground. He pushed himself up against the trunk of the tree.
They were soon surrounded with arrows, each of them, even Legolas.
"Everyone stand still and do not speak." he whispered to them.
Raquel appeared then from one side of the camp.
"Raquel!" he whispered and she walked closer, they noticed she had different clothes on, a dress, though no arrows were pointed at her.
One Elf appeared and spoke, "The dwarf breathes so loudly we could have shot him in the dark." Raquel then approached him and went by his side, he turned to her, "Though we did not, for Lady Gilwen was here, and I would never shoot her." Aragorn then stepped up to him and spoke in Elvish.
"What, Raquel?" Legolas whispered, she looked at him sternly, her face showing only authority.
"Haldir of Lorien. We have come for help. We need your protection."
"Aragorn, these woods are perilous! We should go back!" Gimli said.
Looking at each of them, Raquel spoke, something in her voice and posture was different. "Frodo and Legolas, follow us, everyone else, stay here." she turned and made her way up a rope ladder, which had been dropped from the tree. She, Legolas, and the Elf went up quickly, though it took Frodo awhile to get up, Sam following behind. When he did, he landed on a talon, as the Elves call it, a floor with only one wall, on the tree. Raquel and the Elf were seated with Legolas and two other Elves.
"Welcome!" One of the Elves spoke slowly. Raquel stood up and walked to Frodo, "We rarely use any tongue but our own in the forest, so please them if they do not understand."
Frodo and Sam nodded. She walked to them and held a silver beam of light to their faces, but put it away quickly. She walked back to the others.
"This is Haldir," she said pointing to the one who had spoken in common before they climbed up the tree, "and these are his brothers Orophin and Rúmil, who speak very little Common, and you already know me, Raquel." She sat down with Haldir watching her with questioning eyes, but she only shook her head slightly.
"Yes, I am Haldir, and I ask, who are each of you?"
Legolas stood up and bowed to Haldir, "I am Legolas of Mirkwood, and this is Frodo and Sam of the Shire." He waved to each of them as he talked.
Haldir nodded and Raquel translated the Common into Elvish for the other two Elves. "How many are there altogether?" he asked, addressing the question to Raquel, "Nine, including myself and Legolas, Frodo and Sam, there are two other hobbits, and two men, one of which is called Aragorn whom is an Elf- friend,"
"Yes, he is known in this land," he looked at her strangely again, "but, you only speak of eight Lady."
"Yes, there is one other."
"And who is that?" Haldir stared intently at her. She glanced quickly at Legolas, but spoke. "A dwarf."
"A dwarf!" he sighed, "This will be hard."
"Elrond himself chose Gimli to come, we cannot leave him behind!" Frodo said.
"Haldir, he is right, we cannot just leave him here, he has to come." Raquel said, looking at him with pleading eyes.
They talked in soft voices, questioning both Legolas and Raquel in their own tongue.
"Fine, he can come, though he must be blindfolded as he walks through the forest." they nodded and he continued, "But now we will sleep, the four hobbits may stay with us, there is another talon on the next tree and there the men and dwarf shall stay. You, Legolas will stay with them and tell us if anything is wrong, do not forget to watch that dwarf!"
"Thank you, Haldir of Lorien, but what of Raquel?"
"Do not worry of me, Legolas, I will be fine."
He hesitated, but nodded went down the ladder to report this news to the rest of the Company, while Raquel waited up on the talon. The hobbits came up and put their things on the talon. They gladly ate the food that was offered, and accepted the cloaks and furs from the Elves.
"Are you staying with us tonight Raquel?" Pippin asked, looking up.
"Maybe, Pippin, all will tell in due time." she whispered, getting up and walking to the edge that overlooked the forest. Haldir came beside her and they talked quietly in Elvish.
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Night came, and with that the hobbits fell asleep one by one. Raquel went from talon to talon checking to make sure nobody needed anything. With that done and everyone asleep, Haldir left Raquel and went to another tree to keep watch. Before he left, he turned and spoke.
"Get some sleep, Gilwen, it is going to be a long day tomorrow."
She looked at him and smiled, "How can I sleep now that I am home?"
He rolled his eyes and shook his head turning, leaving the tree.
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hey every1! so, strange isnt it? What is up with Raquel? well figure you'll out when I update, which will be soon! next chapter- They start travelin to the heart of the forest. jus to let ya'll know, im gonna spend LOTS of time in Lothlorien, so be prepared for much more lorien and haldir and all that good stuff. so I have nothing else to really say, so I'll go, have a great day, cya!
*~*~*Gabi*~*~*
STRIDER
GIMLI
HALDIR You have entered the realm of the Lady of the Wood. You cannot go back. Come. She is waiting.